AFCON 2015 QUALIFIERS: Angola Coach Romeu Filemon Names Squad, Manucho Omitted
Angola head coach Romeu Filemon has announced his squad for the upcoming 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gabon and Burkina Faso, set for November 15 and 19 respectively. The Palancas Negras, currently third in their group with four points, face a critical window as they seek qualification.
Notable Absence: Manucho
A key talking point is the exclusion of star striker Manucho. The Rayo Vallecano forward reportedly declined previous call-ups, prompting Filemon to drop him from this round’s selection altogether.
Angola’s Group Standing
Gabon – 8 pts
Burkina Faso – 7 pts
Angola – 4 pts
Lesotho – (not mentioned)
Match Schedule
🏟️ Angola vs. Gabon – November 15 in Luanda
🛫 Burkina Faso vs. Angola – November 19 in Ouagadougou
Full Angola Squad
Goalkeepers:
Landu (Recreativo de Libolo, Angola)
Helber (Benfica, Angola)
Antonio (Dominique Lausanne, Switzerland)
Defenders:
Bastos (FC Rostov, Russia)
Buatu (Fulham FC, England)
Clinton da Mata (Sporting Charleroi, Belgium)
Kusunga (Oldham Athletic, England)
Gomito (Recreativo de Libolo, Angola)
Natael (Sagrada Esperança, Angola)
Miguel (Benfica, Angola)
Midfielders:
Ruddy (Xanthi, Greece)
Dolly Menga (Benfica B, Portugal)
Paty (Inter de Angola)
Adão (Progresso Sambizanga)
Dario (Recreativo do Libolo)
Gilberto (Petro de Luanda)
Job (Petro de Luanda)
Ruben (Recreativo da Cáala)
Freddy (Belenenses, Portugal)
Djalma Campos (Konyaspor, Turkey)
Ary Papel (Primeiro de Agosto)
Forwards:
José Pierre Vunguidica (Wehen Wiesbaden, Germany)
Alexander Cristóvão (SC Cambuur, Netherlands)
Igor Vetokele (Charlton Athletic, England)
Love Cabungula (Kabuscorp)
Lelas (Sagrada Esperança)
Angola faces a tough climb to reach AFCON 2015, but with a balanced mix of domestic and international talent, the squad will be aiming for maximum points in this crucial double-header.
